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This class explains how family historians can accurately deduce ancestors’ identities and many aspects of their lives by digging below “surface information” in genealogical records and combining information from several sources. Useful in many situations, inferential methodology is especially helpful where records do not state relationships.
Because of extensive multimedia, this course is best viewed on a higher bandwidth internet connection.

The National Genealogical Society presents an interactive overview of the history of the United States census from 1790-1930 in partnership with FamilySearch.
Part 1 of 5. The next lesson in this series is 20th Century Censuses, 1930-1900.

The National Genealogical Society presents an interactive overview of the history of the United States census from 1790-1930 in partnership with FamilySearch.
Part 2 of 5. The previous lesson in this series is The Federal Census—An Historical Overview. The next lesson in this series is Federal Population Schedules, 1890-1880.

The National Genealogical Society presents an interactive overview of the history of the United States census from 1790-1930 in partnership with FamilySearch.
Part 4 of 5. The previous lesson in this series is Federal Population Schedules, 1890-1880. The next lesson in this series is Federal Population Schedule, 1840-1790.

The National Genealogical Society presents an interactive overview of the history of the United States census from 1790-1930 in partnership with FamilySearch.
Part 5 of 5. The previous lesson in this series is Federal Population Schedules, 1870-1850.

Courthouses are places where you can find answers to genealogical problems. They are a rich source of written records created as a result of the laws, the time period, and personal activities of your ancestors. The steps delineated throughout this course will assist you to be more effective as you visit courthouses in your search for genealogical information.

Learn which jurisdiction kept records in the Midwest region. This series will be helpful if you have ancestors from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Overview of Census and Vital Records available in the Midwest region. Learn how to use and where to find these records. This series will be helpful if you have ancestors from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Follow a case study using census and vital records. This series will be helpful if you have ancestors from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.